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Note: Limited Information Available The ARTIST Act has passed the Senate unanimously and is now awaiting action in the House of Representatives.
Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
This bill deals with resolving long-standing land rights for the Cape Fox Corporation, a Native Alaskan village corporation based in Saxman, Alaska, near Ketchikan.
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
This bill aims to make it easier for Native Americans living on tribal trust lands to become homeowners.
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Browse allProvides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
This bill would ensure that when a contract between firefighters and their employer (typically a city or town) expires, all the terms and conditions of that contract remain in effect until a new agreement is reached.
Creates a commission to establish homeless shelter standards through regulations.
This bill would create a new commission in Rhode Island tasked with developing and establishing standards for homeless shelters across the state.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
This bill would require every school district in Rhode Island to assist and cooperate with the Family Court when the court is handling cases involving children who are considered delinquent or dependent.
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
This bill addresses what happens when a labor contract between a city or town and its police officers expires before a new agreement has been worked out.
Raises the gross weight of a vehicle eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. with US flag on the plates. Proof of honorable discharge to be provided to DMV.
This bill would make two changes to the rules governing special license plates available to members of the U.
Establishes guidelines for continued implementation and expansion of public, high-quality prekindergarten education programs.
This bill aims to set up a framework for expanding and continuing public prekindergarten (pre-K) programs across Rhode Island.